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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338,354.46, 507,492.17 and 135,942.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338,354.46, 507,492.17 and 135,942.37 is: 203,897.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338,354.46 : 507,492.17 = 135,942.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338,354.46/507,492.17 = 135,942.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338,354.46x = 507,492.17 × 135,942.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338,354.46x = 68,989,688,346.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,989,688,346.24/338,354.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,897.68

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